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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.69, 5,795.48 and 2,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.69, 5,795.48 and 2,285.46 is: 3,153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.69 : 5,795.48 = 2,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.69/5,795.48 = 2,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.69x = 5,795.48 × 2,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.69x = 13,245,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,343.43/4,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.88

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